Principal Engineer

Principal Engineer

Full-Time 121500 - 148500 $ / year (est.) Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Tackle complex technical challenges and shape the future of our core products.
  • Company: Join a leading tech company that values quality engineering and innovation.
  • Benefits: Enjoy flexible work options, generous leave, and a supportive community-focused culture.
  • Other info: Great opportunities for mentorship and career growth in a diverse and inclusive workplace.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact while working with cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic environment.
  • Qualifications: 15 years in engineering, proficiency in Python, Scala, Java, or Kotlin, and cloud platform knowledge.

The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.

Tackle complex, meaningful technical challenges at scale in an environment where quality engineering is highly valued. Shape the technical direction of a high-impact portfolio and influence how one of REA’s core product areas evolves.

Permanent full time role based in Richmond.

Who we’re looking for:

  • You will have approximately 15 years of experience in engineering or related fields, ideally in a dynamic, agile environment.
  • Proficiency in one or more of the following programming languages: Python, Scala, Java, or Kotlin.
  • Solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  • Deep understanding of platform architecture and mindset.
  • Strong experience with modernization or transformation.
  • Drive scalable, resilient, and maintainable platform solutions aligned with business and engineering goals.
  • Proven experience influencing technical direction across squads, engineering leaders, architects, and product stakeholders.
  • You can balance long-term strategic thinking with pragmatic delivery outcomes.
  • Background in mentoring teams or leading cross-functional technical projects.
  • Experience guiding platform evolution, system modernisation, operational excellence, and engineering best practices is desirable.
  • Experience in operations and support of critical systems is beneficial.

The REA experience:

The physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we’ll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow.

Some of our Perks & Benefits include:

  • A hybrid and flexible approach to working.
  • Flexible leave options including, birthday leave and purchase additional leave.
  • Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers.
  • Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity.
  • Hackdays so you can bring your big ideas to life.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe teams with diverse ideas and experiences are more creative, more effective and fuel disruptive thinking. If you’ve got the skills, dedication and enthusiasm to learn but don’t necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch.

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Keen to be part of REA but didn’t find a perfect match with this opportunity? Perhaps the timing isn’t right? You should join our Talent Neighbourhood!

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Contact Details:

News Corporation Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Principal Engineer

Python
Scala
Java
Kotlin
AWS
GCP
Azure